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Essendon - Supporter Support
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Aaah... the ASF version of finals fever, the Bombers fan club lives in desperation and hope. Adelaide are a sure bet. Lloyd is a cheat, glad they finally rubbed him out. Go Cats.
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...and against Richmond, West Coast, and FREMANTLE?
Hi Gav
We didn't start major underdogs against Richmond, West Coast and Fremantle. You have emphasised my point!!
When we won against Collingwood, Carlton, St Kilda and Hawthorn(in Round 12 - yes Gav, when the Hawks still had Roughhead, Franklin etc and were still in the mix) we started at crazy odds.
We play our most free flowing, creative, attacking and dangerous footy when we are not expected to even be in the contest.
Tech - your view of football is simple and true. The best team on the day will win. I hope for the Crows supporters sake, their guys come up mentally for Friday night.
Can someone please explain how Bateman can only get one week for an intentional cheap strike to the face (off the ball as well) and not be considered a sniper. I'll have to ask Brown.
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Lloyd is one of the softest "tough forwards" in the history of the game. If you want some cheats try, Silvagni and Lynch. Silvagni being named Fullback of the Century is an utter disgrace. Both players wrestled more people in their careers than Hulk Hogan. I will go as far as saying Silvagni wouldn't get a kick in today's game.
Lloyd accidentally, but recklessly, bumped someone in the head. At least he hit Sewell front on. Someone like Ablett, in his day, was a master of the behind play "king hit".
Duckman
totally agree. the bombers will get smashed this weekend after such
a brutal game last week. but they can hold there heads high for a
great season.
i dont think the crows will get past week 2.
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I'll be off line this weekend.
Would all those Adelaide supporters go easy on this thread at about 10.00pm tomorrow night.
Good luck to all supporters. Hopefully we win with a 55m torp from Tom Bellchambers after the siren!!!
Duckman
Would all those Adelaide supporters go easy on this thread at about 10.00pm tomorrow night.
Good luck to all supporters. Hopefully we win with a 55m torp from Tom Bellchambers after the siren!!!
Duckman
Good luck to all supporters. Hopefully we win with a 55m torp from Tom Bellchambers after the siren!!!
Duckman
Pretty hard when they don't even play him. Not sure what the bombers were thinking not playing a ruckman. Surely it would have been good for Bellchambers development at the very least. And they brought in Quinn, wtf?
sorry did i repeat myself
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They must have just flipped a coin on Bellchambers and Quin and it came up 'do something stupid'. Really weird decision. Maybe they just realised Bellchambers would be destroyed anyway. No, never seen him play duckman, just read the bad reports.
Was it a really poor result, or did the Crows jus play that well? Good confindence booster for them going into the next round.
Maybe they just realised Bellchambers would be destroyed anyway. No, never seen him play duckman, just read the bad reports. Was it a really poor result, or did the Crows jus play that well? Good confindence booster for them going into the next round.
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They must have just flipped a coin on Bellchambers and Quin and it came up 'do something stupid'. Really weird decision.
Was it a really poor result, or did the Crows jus play that well? Good confindence booster for them going into the next round.
16 goals is a thumping.
Bombers have a great running game though & a young hard squad , they will be a side to reckon with in 2010/11/12.
bombers were gallant but stuffed from last week
crows just run run and run
run and talent will catch with them next week
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The bombers put up a good fight in the first quarter, but the crows fitness and discipline over-ran them after that.
Next weeks game of Crows V collingwood or St Kilda will be very interesting providing the Crows play their best (as they have the last 2 weeks)
Next weeks game of Crows V collingwood or St Kilda will be very interesting providing the Crows play their best (as they have the last 2 weeks)
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I thought the Crows played well. Their passing and marking was sharper than the Bombers. They looked alot more dangerous on the ball going forward than our boys.
There is always next year. Hope Lloyd plays on!!!
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Nice new avatar maz!
I hope Llyod plays on too, but relinquishes the captaincy.
A one year contract where he can run around freely. Would be good for everyone I think.
He should just play CHF for the year with a lisense to roam. With the younger talent coming through he would be an excellent second tier asset.
Then have Fletcher roaming CHB with the other youngsters on key players...
And, Hille back with Ryder as the 2nd ruck! whoohoo!!
Where would you play Ryder?
Actually, maybe he goes to a key position or plays as a RR.
Imagine him as a RR?
Awesome!!!!
They must have just flipped a coin on Bellchambers and Quin and it came up 'do something stupid'. Really weird decision.
Was it a really poor result, or did the Crows jus play that well? Good confindence booster for them going into the next round.
Bellchambers might not be the best ruckman going around atm but at least he would have created more of a contest at the stoppages.
The Crows looked really good and they now have the one thing they have been missing - a potent forward line, with Tippet, Porplyzia, Hentschel & Burton and guys like Goodwin, Thompson, Knights, Douglas who can also go forward and kick goals. They are a real danger team imo. I actually think St Kilda could go out in straight sets if they lose to the Pies today.
As well as the Crows played the Bombers were pretty ordinary - lacked alot of spark and fight after the 1st quarter.
tech/a
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Was at the game.
Don't know what happens to the Crows at Quarter time but it's a bit of a habit.
50,000 on your side certainly helps.
Essendon's wheels fell off clearly at 5 goals down.
The quick early goal in the 3rd quarter just killed them.
They gave up at around the 20 min mark of the 2nd Q.
The crows only real concern is Collingwood.
Dont be suprised to see then head to head in the Final.
However if knocked out the Crows will only be stronger next year and the year after.
May the very best of 2009 win.
Don't know what happens to the Crows at Quarter time but it's a bit of a habit.
50,000 on your side certainly helps.
Essendon's wheels fell off clearly at 5 goals down.
The quick early goal in the 3rd quarter just killed them.
They gave up at around the 20 min mark of the 2nd Q.
The crows only real concern is Collingwood.
Dont be suprised to see then head to head in the Final.
However if knocked out the Crows will only be stronger next year and the year after.
May the very best of 2009 win.
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The Crows were awesome. The ruck hit outs were ridiculous - the Crows could do whatever they liked because Essendon provided no competition. What were they thinking going into a game with no ruckman. Even someone tall in the middle would have been useful.
But as I said, the Crows were awesome.
Here we go, here we go Camry Crows......The Crows were awesome. The ruck hit outs were ridiculous - the Crows could do whatever they liked because Essendon provided no competition. What were they thinking going into a game with no ruckman. Even someone tall in the middle would have been useful.
But as I said, the Crows were awesome.
Look youse bsatards, if we hadn't had so many injuries, had better coaching, a few more talented players, better luck and less unfavourable umpire decisions, the Might D's coulda been contenders. On that basis, I want a re-run of all rounds since 1954.
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Yup, and in what, 15 years since the Crows started they have won 2 premierships. Bring it on!